hydroboost coming on intermitently sometimes staying on brakewarning light and hydroboost light come on hydroboost pump runs while lights are on happens at diffrent times cant pinpoint exactly sometimes when hitting bumps others when turning then sometimes on restarts its on already any ideas on where to start

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Because there are dozens upon dozens of configurations on the road, when stating a problem you really need to clearly identify what you equipment you have for people to try and help you.
Holiday Rambler only lists the Vacationer model for 2011 and used the Ford F53 chassis. The 36SBT model had a GVWR of 26,000. If that is incorrect, then please ignore the following and provide more details about what you do have.
That chassis above used a Hydromax Brake system. The service manual for that system is located here: http://alpinecoachassociation.com/ch...r%20Manual.pdf
Please review the Trouble shooting section at the end of that document and see if that answers your issue.

For reference, the Brake light is coming on because the differential pressure transducer is detecting a difference in pressure between the forward and rear systems. The Hydroboost light is indicating a loss in flow (via the flow switch) from the power steering pump supply side which is resulting in the electric emergency backup pressure pump to run (only used in emergency backup mode). The only other things that can cause all this is a defective Monitor Control module, loose connections, or low power steering fluid level (maybe loose PS belt?).

hydroboost coming on intermitently sometimes staying on brakewarning light and hydroboost light come on hydroboost pump runs while lights are on happens at diffrent times cant pinpoint exactly sometimes when hitting bumps others when turning then sometimes on restarts its on already any ideas on where to start

sorry about leaving out main info rv is 2000 h/r vactioneer on ford chassis believe chassis is 12/1999

From what I can decipher from the limited information on the web, you have a Hydro-max system with 4 Wheel ABS. Is that correct?
If so and you are not getting a ABS warning light, then as I indicated before, it is most likely PS hydraulic system problem. The Hydro-max unit uses the Power Steering pump hydraulic system during normal operations. It energizes the pump motor on the hydromax unit if it detects a loss of power steering hydraulic fluid. That could be due to a leak in the power steering system (low fluid level), loose PS belt, a failing PS pump, loose sensor connections (or defective sensor), failing Hydro-max control unit (under the dash), etc. The "brake light" would be linked to the differential pressure sensor (monitors pressure differential between front and rear systems). The "hydroboost light" would be linked to the flow sensor (indiacates a loss of PS hydraulic pressure ergo, energize electric backup pump). If you getting an ABS light (you didn't indicate that you are), then you will need to have some one read the the ABS codes.

The Hydro-max system is a cousin to the Hydroboost system (from the early 70's). Both are typically implemented using the PS pump hydraulics for normal operation. Where the Hydroboost system uses an accumulator as a safety backup (provides 2 maybe 3 power assisted pedal depresses), the Hydro-max uses a electric pump motor as a safety backup. For both systems, if there is a total loss of PS hydraulic fluid, there is still a mechanical connection between the master cylinder and the pedal. You just do not have the force multiplication provided by the booster.

From what I can decipher from the limited information on the web, you have a Hydro-max system with 4 Wheel ABS. Is that correct?
If so and you are not getting a ABS warning light, then as I indicated before, it is most likely PS hydraulic system problem. The Hydro-max unit uses the Power Steering pump hydraulic system during normal operations. It energizes the pump motor on the hydromax unit if it detects a loss of power steering hydraulic fluid. That could be due to a leak in the power steering system (low fluid level), loose PS belt, a failing PS pump, loose sensor connections (or defective sensor), failing Hydro-max control unit (under the dash), etc. The "brake light" would be linked to the differential pressure sensor (monitors pressure differential between front and rear systems). The "hydroboost light" would be linked to the flow sensor (indiacates a loss of PS hydraulic pressure ergo, energize electric backup pump). If you getting an ABS light (you didn't indicate that you are), then you will need to have some one read the the ABS codes.

The Hydro-max system is a cousin to the Hydroboost system (from the early 70's). Both are typically implemented using the PS pump hydraulics for normal operation. Where the Hydroboost system uses an accumulator as a safety backup (provides 2 maybe 3 power assisted pedal depresses), the Hydro-max uses a electric pump motor as a safety backup. For both systems, if there is a total loss of PS hydraulic fluid, there is still a mechanical connection between the master cylinder and the pedal. You just do not have the force multiplication provided by the booster.

Dave

Hey Dave. I have been having the same issue as this user with my "brake light". My PS fluid checks at a good level. I took my rig to my local brakes guy and he recommended me change my Flow Switch. He said they go bad and its worth a try, but I don't want to just throw parts at this thing. Do you think this is worth a shot in changing. I pulled off the switch and it looked a little gunked up in the filter part of the actual switch. Didnt look like a significant amount of :gunk" in comparison to the size of the filter portion.
FYI, I have this intermittent brake light beeping at me and random times, just like the user in this thread. Thoughts?